iQOO 13 New Leak: Could Feature RGB Light Around Rear Camera, India Launch Date, and More

iQOO is gearing up to launch its next-gen flagship iQOO 13 soon in China. While the brand has yet to confirm the exact launch date, the smartphone is anticipated to arrive in its home market next month.

Regarding the features, the phone is expected to come with Qualcomm's forthcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite or 8 Gen 4 chipset, newly released OriginOS 5, and BOE Q10 display technology.

Now, some of the images of the iQOO 13 have surfaced on Weibo, showing the smartphone's rear featuring RGB light around the camera module. According to the tipster Digital Chat Station, the light and the lens are made of a single piece of glass, ensuring a smooth to the touch.

iQOO 13: Expected Features

As noted, the iQOO 13 is confirmed to be one of the first smartphones to launch with OriginOS 5. The smartphone is likely to sport a flat LTPO OLED display, boasting a 2K resolution and an adaptive 144Hz refresh rate. There will also be an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner for security.

The smartphone will likely support up to 16GB RAM and up to 512GB of onboard storage. For imaging, the iQOO 13 is expected to get a triple rear camera setup including a 50MP primary camera, 50MP ultrawide sensor, and a 50MP 2x telephoto camera. Upfront, it might feature a 32MP selfie camera. Moreover, the device could pack a 6,150 mAh battery with 100W fast charging.

iQOO 13 Launch Date (Expected)

While the brand has not yet confirmed any launch dates for China or other global markets. A recent report suggested that the iQOO 13 will be announced on December 5 in India and could debut as the first Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered smartphone in the country. However, it's better to take it as a hint until the brand confirms the same.